Obituaries
September 14, 2022

Gloria May Eisley McManus Katko – Monessen, formerly of Charleroi

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Gloria E. Katko passed away just 20 days following the celebration of her 100th birthday, Aug. 20, 2022. She was the first of three children born to Glenda Wheeler and Ralph Kerr Eisley. Gloria worked diligently at several jobs throughout the Valley, including an operator for Bell Telephone, a cook at Rego’s Restaurant and a salesclerk for Montgomery Ward. She resided in Hallsworth House in Monessen but had spent 22 years of independent living at the Char House in Charleroi. During her 100-year journey, her faith and cheerful nature became contagious to the many friends she encountered. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Chauncey McManus and Steve Katko; a brother, Kenneth Eisley; sister, Laverne Eisley Tatch (Robert); and several nieces and nephews. Survivors include nephews, Robert Tatch Jr. and Gary McManus; nieces, Patricia and Margaret McManus; and her special cousin, Ralph Stone and wife Marilynne. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC., 1209 Grand Blvd., Monessen. A private burial ceremony was held in Monongahela Cemetery.

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